The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed a series of changes to the scheduling of coal-based thermal power plants following consultations with generating companies, equipment manufacturers and grid operators on the impact of flexible operations. The recommendations emerged from three meetings held on March 11, May 8 and June 18, 2026, chaired by Principal Chief…
Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India), through the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC), has issued revised detailed procedures for Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) and Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services (TRAS), updating the operational framework based on more than three years of implementation experience and stakeholder feedback. The revised procedures, finalised after a public consultation process,…
Industry bodies and state utilities have expressed divergent views on the draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, highlighting differences over proposed changes related to Wind-Solar (WS) sellers, contract rates, payment timelines and grid discipline. The submissions, filed ahead of the public hearing held on June…
A major grid disturbance in the Khavda Renewable Energy (RE) complex on May 13, 2026 resulted in the largest single-event generation loss recorded in the history of the Indian grid, according to a presentation made by GRID-INDIA before the National Committee on Transmission (NCT). The disturbance occurred at 14:09 hrs and led to the complete…
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved pre-specified time slots for contracts traded in the Term Ahead Market (TAM), Green Term Ahead Market (G-TAM), and High Price Term Ahead Market (HP-TAM) on power exchanges. The Commission has adopted a national-level framework based on solar and non-solar hours instead of region-specific peak and off-peak slots….
Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) has released a draft procedure for assessing the utilization of inter-state transmission network capacity by power generators, buyers, and energy storage systems. The proposal aims to improve the efficient use of transmission infrastructure and prevent the locking up of network capacity without actual usage. Issued on May 8, 2026,…
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has released a detailed discussion paper on “Grid-Forming Technology and Possible Applications in the Indian Power System,” prepared by the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC). The document reviews grid-forming (GFM) inverter technology, compares it with the currently used grid-following (GFL) systems, and invites stakeholder comments until 28 February 2026….
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) of Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) has released a consultation paper setting out how Automatic Generation Control (AGC) can be extended to Renewable Energy Generating Stations (REGS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Pumped Storage Plants (PSP). Issued on 31 December 2025, the document captures learnings from pilot…
Grid-India has released a draft procedure to govern scheduling, metering, accounting, deviation settlement, transmission charge waivers, and Renewable Energy Certificate mechanisms for Energy Storage Systems, including battery storage and pumped storage projects. The draft, dated August 6, 2025, seeks to create a standard operational framework for projects linked to the Interstate Transmission System. Under the…
The interregional electricity transfer in India grew 7.8% year-on-year in the first half (H1: April to September) of FY25, reaching 134,714 MU (million units), up from 123,918 MU in H1FY24, according to Grid Controller of India Ltd (GRID-INDIA). Key Highlights: WR-NR transfers: Exports from the Western Region (WR) to the Northern Region (NR) surged by…